CHICAGO — A 20-year-old man is facing serious charges after a high-speed crash on the Eisenhower Expressway killed his younger brother earlier this month.
Aramis Alicea has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the June 7 crash that killed his 18-year-old sibling, Noah Alicea, according to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
High-Speed Tragedy on the Eisenhower
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. near Leavitt Street, when Alicea was reportedly driving at 91 miles per hour on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway with his brother in the front passenger seat.
According to prosecutors, witnesses told state troopers that Alicea was weaving through traffic and driving recklessly. Two drivers said they could physically feel his car whooshing past them. One witness even changed lanes to avoid being hit.
Crash Details and Aftermath
Without signaling, Alicea allegedly cut off another vehicle before attempting to return to his lane. That’s when he lost control of his car — spinning out, hitting a curb, flipping multiple times, and crashing up an embankment.
The car struck a lamppost and came to rest on its roof. Noah Alicea, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.
Aramis Alicea identified himself to responding state troopers as the driver and confirmed Noah was his brother. He also admitted to losing control of the vehicle.
Prior Driving Record and Bond Decision
Authorities noted Alicea’s troubling history of traffic violations. In March 2025, he received supervision for aggravated speeding. In 2022, a previous speeding case was dismissed after community service.
Despite the severity of the charges, Judge Deidre Dyer denied prosecutors’ request to detain him. Instead, Alicea was released on electronic monitoring and placed under a curfew.
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